Local Athletes

Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors instructs Delon Wright #55 while playing the Denver Nu...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Delon Wright Makes First Start Of Season For Raptors

Delon Wright made his first start of the 2018-19 season and just his sixth start of his career for the Toronto Raptors.
8 years ago
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers hands the football off to Jamaal Williams #3...
Austin Facer & Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Williams Plays Well For Struggling Packers, Smith Comes Home

Although his team has been considered a major disappointment this season, the Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams turned in perhaps one of his best performances in the Packers loss to the NFC North Division champion Chicago Bears.
8 years ago
LeBron James #23 and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers react after a James basket calling for...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Kyle Kuzma Has Great Week To Help Lakers Climb Standings

Kyle Kuzma led the Lakers in scoring in two of their four games and dropped 20 points or more in all three games.
8 years ago
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints breaks a tackle from Adarius Taylor #53 of the Tampa Bay B...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Hill Makes Headlines Again With Blocked Punt

Current New Orleans Saints backup quarterback and former BYU star Taysom Hill made social media shockwaves again this week.
8 years ago
Tim Patrick #81 of the Denver Broncos runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during the...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Tim Patrick Shines For The Broncos With More Playing Time

Former Utah wide receiver Tim Patrick took advantage of his opportunity for more playing time as he led the Broncos in catches and yards.
8 years ago
Jakob Poeltl #25 and Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs react after a foul during the first ha...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Jakob Poeltl Having Career Stretch With Spurs

Former Utah big man Jakob Poeltl is getting more minutes as the season has gone and he is showing that he deserves it. He scored a career-high 20 points in Salt Lake City against the Jazz.
8 years ago
Eric Weddle #32 of the Baltimore Ravens breaks up a pass intended for Julio Jones #11 of the Atlant...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Wagner Scores A Long Touchdown, Weddle Honors Utah Teammate’s Son With Cleats

Former Utah State linebacker Bobby Wagner had a terrific game on Sunday, scoring a 98-yard interception return.
8 years ago
Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks for a pass while under pressure from JaVale McGee #...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Kyle Kuzma Playing Well As Lakers Start Winning

Kyle Kuzma scored 20 points or more in back-to-back games as the Los Angeles Lakers start collecting wins.
8 years ago
Marcus Williams #43 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercede...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Marcus Williams Fills Up Stat Sheet In Thanksgiving Day Win Over Atlanta

In prime time, former Utah safety Marcus Williams had a big game on Thanksgiving as he filled up the stat sheet on the defensive side of the ball. He created havoc on the Falcons offense that included a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery.
8 years ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles past Trey Burke #23 of the New York Knicks...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Damian Lillard Leads Trail Blazers To First Place In The West

Damian Lillard has led the Portland Trail Blazers to the top of the Western Conference with a 12-5 record and had a couple of great performances during the fifth week of the season.
8 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Redskins...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Smith’s Injury Headlines Week In The NFL For Utah Locals

It was an unfortunate scene at the Redskins’ home contest to the Texans as former Utah quarterback Alex Smith was carted off the field with a gruesome leg injury.
8 years ago
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins is helped off the field after...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Athletes, Fans Show Support For Smith After Horrible Injury

Former University of Utah quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome ankle injury in the Washington Redskins' 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans.
8 years ago
NOVEMBER 10: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Gold...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Kyle Kuzma Key Contributor In Lakers Three Game Winning Streak

Kyle Kuzma continues to contribute heavily alongside LeBron James as the Lakers have won three straight games.
8 years ago
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp #18 of the Los Angeles Rams is hit after his catch by middle linebacker B...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Bobby Wagner Has Best Game Of Year In Loss To Rams

Although his Seahawks lost a close game to the Los Angeles Rams, Bobby Wagner turned in his best game of the season with 13 combined tackles.
8 years ago
Delon Wright #55 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket as he is chased by Ivica Zubac #40 and...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

A Pair Of Utah Teammates Face Each Other In NBA Game

A pair of former teammates at the University of Utah, Delon Wright and Kyle Kuzma faced each other with their NBA teams. Their individual performances were the best of the third week of the season.
8 years ago
Running back Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos runs into the end zone with a second quarter...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Devontae Booker Scores First Touchdown Of The Season For Denver

Former Utah running back Devontae Booker found the end zone for the first time this season. His first since October 30, 2017.
8 years ago
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 29: Darren Collison #2 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball while def...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Damian Lillard Scores Over 40 Points In Back-To-Back Games

Damian Lillard scored over 40 points in back-to-back games, including a franchise record 34 points in the first half against the Orlando Magic.
8 years ago
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 28: Linebacker Fred Warner #48 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after an in...
KSL Sports

Warner Continues To Shine For Struggling San Francisco

BYU alum Fred Warner extended his playing streak by staying on the field for every single snap of the 49ers' loss to Arizona.
8 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores on a layup past Pau Ga...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Kuzma, Lillard Have Big Games In First Week

The NBA season has arrived for four players with ties to the state of Utah. Former Ute Kyle Kuzma started his sophomore campaign with LeBron James on the Lakers roster.
8 years ago
BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled as he r...
KSL Sports

Locals In The NFL: Smith And Hill Get Wins In Week 8

The former quarterbacks from the Beehive State, Alex Smith and Taysom Hill both played major roles in helping their respective teams earn victories in the NFL’s Week 8.
8 years ago
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins looks to throw the...
KSL Sports

Locals In The NFL: Williams Stiff-Arms Sherman, Smith Leads Redskins To Victory

The Los Angeles Rams, with one former star from the Beehive State, remained undefeated as the other unbeaten team, the Kansas City Chiefs, were defeated by the New England Patriots.
8 years ago
Toronto Raptors forward Kyle Collinsworth guards Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell in preseason acti...
KSL Sports

Former BYU Star Kyle Collinsworth Is ‘A Hooper’ In Toronto

Toronto Raptors forward and former BYU and Provo High star Kyle Collinsworth got the opportunity to start in Tuesday’s preseason contest against the Utah Jazz.
8 years ago
Golfer Tony Finau speaks with KSL's Rod Zundel after being selected to the 2018 US Ryder Cup team....
KSL Sports

Tony Finau Plays Well In Ryder Cup Debut

Utah native Tony Finau put up a strong performance in his tournament debut.
8 years ago
LA Kings defenseman Daniel Brickley watches the puck in the Salt Lake Shootout, Sept. 24, 2018 at V...
KSL Sports

LA Kings Beat Vancouver 4-1 In First Ever Salt Lake Shootout

In the first ever Salt Lake Shootout, the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 Monday night at Vivint SmartHome Arena.
8 years ago